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20 Dollars, Reserve Bank of New Zealand, New Zealand, 2016–2022 (Pick 193)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

2016-2022

Issuing entity

New Zealand

This 20 Dollars note was issued in New Zealand by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, with dates recorded from 2016–2022. It belongs to the Dollar (1967-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Elizabeth II (1952-2022). It measures 145 × 70 mm and is printed on polymer (guardian). The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 193.

Obverse: Green and multicolor. Poutama pattern at left, "The Beehive" at centre, Queen Elizabeth II at right. Its lettering reads “RESERVE BANK OF / NEW ZEALAND / TE PŪTEA MATUA / THIS NOTE IS LEGAL TENDER FOR / TWENTY DOLLARS”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Reserve Bank of New Zealand”. Reverse: Green, brown and multicolor. Karearea (New Zealand falcon) and Marlborough Rock daisy in front of Mount Tapuaenuku. Its lettering reads “NEW ZEALAND / AOTEAROA”.

The note was printed by Canadian Bank Note Company, Canada (1897-date). Watermark: Clear window with Metallic 20, birds, ferns, map, 3D number. Signatures recorded for the type: Graeme Wheeler (GW) (Governor, Reserve Bank of New Zealand); Grant Spencer (GS) (Governor, Reserve Bank of New Zealand); Adrian Orr (AO) (Governor, Reserve Bank of New Zealand). Issue date recorded in the catalogue: 16 May 2016. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
2
Catalogue references
2

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Historical context

The first two digits of the serial number give the last two digits of the year. AA16: Serial number range ( 002001-999999 ) AC16 - DP16: Serial number range ( 000001-466999 ) AA18 - BH18: Serial number range ( 000001-782998 ) Source: https://www.rbnz.govt.nz/money-and-cash/banknotes-and-coins/banknotes-in-circulation/banknote-series-7-serial-numbers UV activity:

Physical characteristics

Size
145 × 70 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Polymer (Guardian)
Watermark
Clear window with Metallic 20, birds, ferns, map, 3D number.

Technical characteristics

Printer
Canadian Bank Note Company, Canada (1897-date)
Currency
Dollar (1967-date)
Signatures
Graeme Wheeler (GW) (Governor, Reserve Bank of New Zealand) · Grant Spencer (GS) (Governor, Reserve Bank of New Zealand) · Adrian Orr (AO) (Governor, Reserve Bank of New Zealand)
Issuing bank
Reserve Bank of New Zealand

Design

Obverse
Green and multicolor. Poutama pattern at left, "The Beehive" at centre, Queen Elizabeth II at right.
Reverse
Green, brown and multicolor. Karearea (New Zealand falcon) and Marlborough Rock daisy in front of Mount Tapuaenuku.
Obverse lettering
RESERVE BANK OF / NEW ZEALAND / TE PŪTEA MATUA / THIS NOTE IS LEGAL TENDER FOR / TWENTY DOLLARS
Reverse lettering
NEW ZEALAND / AOTEAROA

Identification

Value
20 Dollars
Dates recorded
2016-2022
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 193

Documentation checklist

Denomination
Research required
Issue or mint date
Recorded
Material
Recorded
Weight
Research required
Mint or printer
Recorded
Mint or printer mark
Research required
Catalogue reference
Recorded
Attached photograph (check rights)
Recorded

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Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P193
  • NumistaN# 210533

Research required

  • Confirm date and signature varieties against the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.
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